Why is Ryanair so expensive?

Ryanair has become one of the most popular budget airlines in Europe and its fares can be surprisingly expensive. This is because Ryanair has implemented a wide range of additional charges such as baggage fees, airport transfers, and seat selection to help them maximize their profits.



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Ryanair's tight cost control was the backbone of its low-price strategy. As a result of this cost focus, Ryanair had by far the lowest costs in Europe, about 40% lower than its closest competitor.

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Disadvantages of Flying with Ryanair
  • Unsatisfactory boarding at some airports.
  • Nothing luxurious.
  • On some destinations, the airport is a bit remote.
  • Extra fees for luggage.
  • Extra fees for adding luggage at airport.
  • Expensive overweight charges.


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Ryanair was ranked one place above Wizz Air, with a customer score of 52 per cent.

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Low-Cost Airlines in the US: The Cheapest and Best Airlines to Fly Domestic
  1. Southwest Airlines. Southwest Airlines is one of the largest budget carriers in the world. ...
  2. JetBlue. ...
  3. Spirit. ...
  4. Breeze Airways. ...
  5. Hawaiian Airlines. ...
  6. Avelo Airlines. ...
  7. Delta Air Lines. ...
  8. Alaska Airlines.


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Only priority boarding passengers will be permitted to take one small bag (40cm x 20cm x 25cm), plus a larger cabin bag (55 x 40 x 20cm) with a maximum weight allowance of 10kg into the cabin free of charge. Non-priority customers can only bring one small bag (40cm x 20cm x 25cm), that must fit into the sizer.

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Non-priority customers who have not added a bag to their booking can still purchase a 10kg Check-in bag at the airport bag drop desk for €/£ 35.99. Non-priority customers who bring their 10kg Check-in bag to the boarding gate may check it in against payment of a fee of €/£ 46.00.

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Ryanair has a reputation for hard landings and they are actually known for their rough approach style. This is because they try to get as close to the runway as possible and come in faster than most other airlines. This helps them save fuel and reduce their approach time.

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Ryanair has a safety rating of 7 out of 7 from AirlineRatings.com. Ryanair was named one of AirlineRatings.com's Top Ten Safest Low-Cost Airlines for 2022.

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From a business standpoint, Wizz Air, like other low-cost carriers, has a model based on economies of scale. Rather than taking a large profit from each traveler, the airline takes a smaller profit while carrying more passengers. This is why you won't find a premium cabin on any of Wizz Air's all-economy planes.

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It's official: Jet2 is your favourite short-haul airline. Almost 30,000 readers voted in the 2023 Telegraph Travel Awards, with the Yorkshire-based airline trouncing the likes of British Airways (which finished 12th), EasyJet (10th) and Ryanair (22nd).

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The ultimate survival guide for flying Ryanair
  1. Study your arrival airport. ...
  2. Purchase checked baggage in advance. ...
  3. Know the carry-on baggage rules. ...
  4. Pay for your extras in advance. ...
  5. Consider a higher fare class. ...
  6. Buy a Family Plus fare if flying with kids. ...
  7. Correct booking errors within 48 hours. ...
  8. Skip Ryanair extras.


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Ryanair's aircraft are also thoroughly cleaned daily with a fluid that makes sure bacteria and viruses such as Covid-19 cannot sustain on any seat surfaces and overhead compartments. The disinfectant used is effective for more than 24 hours.

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The first is that pilots are actually flying more slowly—to save fuel. jetBlue and Ryanair are just two examples of airlines that asked its pilots to fly slower—jetBlue is thought to have saved $13.6 million a year by flying two minutes more slowly during each hour of air time since 2008.

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Fitch Upgrades Ryanair to 'BBB+'; Stable Outlook. Fitch Ratings - Warsaw - 17 Jul 2023: Fitch Ratings has upgraded Ryanair Holdings plc's (RYA) Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) and Ryanair DAC's senior unsecured rating to 'BBB+' from 'BBB'. The Outlook on the IDR is Stable.

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Strong ancillary revenue: Ryanair generates significant revenue from ancillary sources, such as baggage fees, seat selection fees, and onboard sales. The company has been successful in monetizing its passenger base through these additional revenue streams.

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